RECYCLING
Recycling has long been on Alger Conservation District’s ‘wish list’. Many of the landowners we talk to have told us how important the recycling issue is to them. For many reasons, however, there were few recycling opportunities available in Alger County until recently. Finally, times are changing! Several options now exist in Alger County. Here’s a brief overview:
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WHITMARSH RECYCLING SERVICE
LOCATION: Downtown Chatham, behind green building south of Co-Op DROP-OFF TIMES: Saturday 8 am -noon Tuesday 6-8 pm COST: Tin and aluminum cans, $1 per 5 -gallon bucket or grocery bag; plastic and paper, $3 per kitchen bag, $4 per 32-gallon bag, $6 per large lawn/leaf bag or contractor bag, and $4 per 30-gallon bin. OPEN TO: All; no ID required CONTACT: Paul Whitmarsh, 906-439- 5215, or via Paul’s FB page WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED:
WHAT CAN'T BE RECYCLED: Glass; plastic grocery and pet food bags; packaging(styrofoam, peanuts, plastic wrap); dirty/greasy materials; food, yard & pet waste; batteries & electronics; household hazardous waste OTHER INFORMATION: By-the-bag trash disposal available same hours and location: $2/kitchen bag, $3 regular trash bag, $5 contractor bag. |
GREAT AMERICAN DISPOSAL LOCATION: Wood Island Landfill, N-28, Wetmore DROP-OFF-TIMES: Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 COST: Residential: $5 flat rate any amount; Business: $15/yard OPEN TO: All CONTACT: 906-387-2646 WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED:
WHAT CAN'T BE RECYCLED: Glass; plastic grocery & pet food bags; packaging (styrofoam, peanuts, plastic wrap); dirty, greasy materials; food, yard & pet waste; batteries & electronics; household hazardous waste OTHER INFORMATION: If bringing recyclables only, no need to drive over scales; go to yellow and black recycling sign and deposit in labeled bins. Large metal items go in separate bin. |
BURT
TOWNSHIP LOCATION: E21738 Brazel Street, Grand Marais DROP-OFF TIMES: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 9am-noon COST: Free to Burt Township Residents OPEN TO: Burt Township residents only CONTACT: 906-494-2381 or www.burttownship.com WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED:
WHAT CAN'T BE RECYCLED: Cardboard food and drink boxes, wax coated boxes, styrofoam; carbon, wax & wrapping paper; books; labeling/packaging materials; glass; foil/pie tins; covers/caps/loose lids; oil/antifreeze containers OTHER INFORMATION: Separate each type of recyclable and put in labeled openings in Recycling container. |
Yes! We can recycle your batteries again! Our great partners at Remy Battery have decided to waive their hauling fees because they recognize the importance of this service to our community. There is a collection box just inside the main Courthouse entrance, next to the flag drop box, and another inside our office on the main floor. Building hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, and Alger CD hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm. We can take household alkaline and some lithium batteries.
